Running To Win

Keep your eye on the goal.
Don’t look either left or right.
If you are running life’s race to win,
You must keep the goal in sight.

Don’t let your eyes wander to others
To see if they are ahead of you.
Just set your sights on Heaven,
And keep on running- God will see you through.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Godwin Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 3:33 AM
Loved it! Your thoughts resonated with me and inspired me. Happy New Year, every new day that dawns ... CayCay
Butler Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 9:10 AM
Glad you enjoyed it CayCay. Happy New Year to you.
Black Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 7:30 PM
A good write, teaching humans the right way to travel up to the God's place. Ya, life a truely a race. Nice Poem.
Butler Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 7:43 PM
Thank you Augustus.
Fleming Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 4:10 PM
In him we place our trust. Amen. Enjoyed your little poem, Betty. God bless! My best regards for your New Year. :) john
Butler Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Thank you John. Happy New Year to you also.
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